Monthly Archives: April 2009

After a Workshop

Posted on April 27, 2009 by veldabrotherton

Saturday’s workshop on writing memoirs and other family stories went very well. With 14 in attendance, I had my hands full. It helped that they were all attentive and eager to interact in all facets of the workshop. We began … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 21, 2009 by veldabrotherton

I’d like to welcome Dellani Oakes, author of Indian Summer. Dellani Oakes has lived in Florida since 1989. During her first visit to St. Augustine, Florida, she fell in love with the city. Her admiration for the early Spanish settlers … Continue reading →

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Drafting Two Books at Once

Posted on April 13, 2009 by veldabrotherton

Though I consistently write fiction, for some reason my nonfiction finds more success. And so it is that I’m working on two regional nonfiction books at once, I suppose. Even with six published historical romances under my belt, and four … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 6, 2009 by veldabrotherton

Thought today I’d post an announcement for my April 25 workshop on top of beautiful Winslow Mountain in the Boston Mountains of the Ozarks. We always have a great time at these workshops, which I give twice a year, and … Continue reading →